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Here are the best Mothers’ day activities for you to do:

There Are No Guilty Pleasures On Mothers Day

As they say, “Happiness is like a perfume, you can’t pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself”

Motherhood is wonderful but it can also be exhausting at times, so get some time off by having time with your own self and do some shopping. Buy something you’ve always wanted; who cares about the cost? It’s your day! It could be a pair of shoes, a piece of jewellery, a designer hand bag, etc. You deserve it!

After the shopping trip, grab a food that you crave. Forget about nutrition and weight maintenance for once. Your health is important, but so is indulging your palate with scrumptious chocolates, cakes, ice cream, etc. Complete the day by going into the spa and have a relaxing massage.

Every Day Is A Mothers Day

Mothers day fall on a Sunday and your partner might have planned something special for you on that day. Why not take a day off from work the following day and spend it with your mother. I always ask my mum first what she wants to do, but when she answers “a simple day trip” or “whatever you like”, I take control and surprise her.

You can do all the activities mentioned above with her like having a relaxing massage after a shopping trip. You could also accompany her to see the movie she’s always wanted to watch and don’t forget to give her a gift. It could be a piece of jewellery, flowers, an item for her collections, and a hug and appreciation.

Celebrate With Friends

If you want to celebrate this day with your friends, do so! But make sure your partner has not organised something special (chances are slim!). Also, you will be busy later on so prepare activities for your baby so that he/she will enjoy as well. Cook and share mood lifting foods to your friends and have a catch up conversation about what’s happening to them now and rehash old times. A special occasion is always fun when it’s celebrated with others.

Mothers day is the time to thank mothers and show them how much you really care, but it is also the time to celebrate motherhood with friends, your partner, and significant others. Also, it is the perfect time to reward your own self. Happy Mothers’ Day!

Do you have more interesting Mothers day activities in mind? Please share it with us.

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The years between birth to teen development can be very challenging years for parents, but I found an incredible video that will remind you how wonderful positive parenting is. This will make you wish this was something you would have done with your kids. Really nice!

Frans Hofmeester is a loving father who recorded a video if his beautiful daughter every week of her life, from infancy to 12 years old. It really shows how much he loves his daughter as it would take a lot of love, time, and dedication to be able to finish this video.

As a matter of fact, this is one of the most wonderful videos I’ve ever seen. The video’s filter fit the seemingly calm but expectant mood of the video; it further reinforced my belief that the beauty of parenting is unfathomable, at least to me.

Enjoy every second of this video. It’s definitely worth watching!

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There are actually a lot of ways to predict what your baby’s personality will be like in the future, and few of these are actually true. You might wonder if the birth month really affects someone’s personality but the methods of Astrology say that it does. No evidence of a connection has been found with the Scientific Method.

Remember, this might not be 100% true so don’t read too much into this, instead use it as an excuse to appreciate Astrology more and look at some cute baby pictures.

January Babies

Ambitious and serious, loves to teach and be taught, always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses, likes to criticize, hardworking and productive, smart, neat and organized, sensitive and has deep thoughts, knows how to make others happy, quiet unless excited or tensed, rather reserved, highly attentive, resistant to illnesses but prone to colds, romantic but has difficulties expressing love, loves children, homely person, loyal, needs to improve Social abilities, easily jealous and very Stubborn .

February Babies

Abstract thoughts, loves reality and abstract, intelligent and clever, changing personality, temperamental, quiet, shy and humble, low self esteem, honest and loyal, determined to reach goals, loves freedom, rebellious when restricted, loves aggressiveness, too sensitive and easily hurt, showing anger easily, dislike unnecessary things, loves making friends but rarely shows it, daring and stubborn, ambitious, realizing dreams and hopes, sharp, loves entertainment and leisure, romantic on the inside not outside, superstitious and ludicrous, spendthrift and learns to show emotions.

March Babies

Attractive personality, affectionate, shy and reserved, secretive, naturally honest, generous and sympathetic, loves peace and serenity, sensitive to others, loves to serve others, not easily angered, trustworthy, appreciative and returns kindness, observant and assess others, revengeful, loves to dream and fantasize, loves travelling, loves attention, hasty decisions in choosing partners, loves home decors, musically talented, loves special things and moody.

April Babies

Active and dynamic, decisive but tends to regret, attractive and affectionate to oneself, strong mentality, loves attention, diplomatic, consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems, brave and fearless, adventurous, loving and caring, suave and generous, emotional, revengeful, aggressive, hasty, good memory, moving, motivate oneself and the others, sickness usually of the head and chest and easily get too jealous.

May Babies

Stubborn and hard-hearted, strong-willed and highly motivated, sharp thoughts, easily angered, attracts others and loves attention, deep feelings, beautiful physically and mentally, firm standpoint, easily influenced, needs no motivation, easily consoled, systematic (left brain), loves to dream, strong clairvoyance, understanding, sickness usually in the ear and neck, good imagination, good debating skills, good physical, weak breathing, loves literature and the arts, loves travelling, dislike being at home, restless, hardworking, high spirited and spendthrift.

June Babies

Thinks far with vision, easily influenced by kindness, polite and soft-spoken, having lots of ideas, sensitive, active mind, hesitating, tends to delay, choosy and always wants the best, temperamental, funny and humorous, loves to joke, good debating skills, talkative, daydreamer, friendly, knows how to make friends, abiding, able to show character, easily hurt, prone to getting colds, loves to dress up, easily bored, fussy, seldom show emotions, takes time to recover when hurt, brand conscious, executive, stubborn, those who loves me are enemies and those who hates me are friends.

July Babies

Secretive, difficult to fathom and to be understood, quiet unless excited or tensed, takes pride in oneself, has reputation, easily consoled, honest, concerned about people’s feelings, tactful, friendly, approachable, emotional, temperamental and unpredictable, moody and easily hurt, witty and sparkly, not revengeful, forgiving but never forgets, dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things, guides others physically and mentally, sensitive and forms impressions carefully, caring and loving, treats others equally, strong sense of sympathy, wary and sharp, judges people through observations, hardworking, no difficulties in studying, loves to be alone, always broods about the past and the old friends, likes to be quiet, homely person, waits for friends, never looks for friends, not aggressive unless provoked, prone to having stomach and dieting problems, loves to be loved and easily hurt but takes long to recover.

August Babies

Loves to joke, attractive, suave and caring, brave and fearless, firm and has leadership qualities, knows how to console others, too generous and egoistic, takes high pride of oneself, thirsty for praises, extraordinary spirit, easily angered, easily jealous, observant, careful and cautious, thinks quickly, independent thoughts, loves to lead and to be led, loves to dream, talented, loves art and music, sensitive but not petty, poor resistance against illnesses, hasty, romantic, loving and caring and loves to make friends.

September Babies

Suave and compromising, careful, cautious and organised, likes to point out people’s mistakes, likes to criticize, quiet but able to talk well, calm and cool, kind and sympathetic, concerned and detailed, trustworthy, loyal and honest, does work well, sensitive, good memory, clever and knowledgeable, able to motivate oneself, understanding, secretive, loves sports, leisure and travelling, hardly shows emotions, tends to bottle up feelings, choosy especially in relationships, loves wide things and systematic.

October Babies

Loves to chat, loves to takes things at the centre, attractive and suave, inner and physical beauty, does not lie or pretend, sympathetic, treats friends importantly, always making friends, easily hurt but recovers easily, bad tempered, selfish, seldom helps unless asked, daydreamer, very opinionated, does not care of what others think, emotional, decisive, strong clairvoyance, loves to travel, the arts and literature, soft-spoken, loving and caring, romantic, touchy and easily jealous, concerned, loves outdoors, just and fair, spendthrift and easily loses confidence.

November Babies

Has a lot of ideas, difficult to fathom, thinks forward, unique and brilliant, extraordinary ideas, sharp thinking, fine and strong clairvoyance, can become good doctors, careful and cautious, dynamic in personality, secretive, inquisitive, knows how to dig secrets, always thinking, less talkative but amiable, brave and generous, patient, stubborn and hard-hearted, if there is a will there is a way, determined, never give up, hardly become angry unless provoked, loves to be alone, thinks differently from others, sharp-minded, motivates oneself, does not appreciates praises, high-spirited, well-built and tough, deep love and emotions, romantic, uncertain in relationships, homely, hardworking, high abilities, trustworthy, honest and keeps secrets, not able to control emotions and unpredictable.

December Babies

Loyal and generous, patriotic, active in games and interactions, impatient and hasty, ambitious, influential in organizations, fun to be with, loves to socialize, loves praises, loves attention, loves to be loved, honest and trustworthy, not pretending, short tempered, changing personality, not egoistic, takes high pride in oneself, hates restrictions, loves to joke, good sense of humor and logical.

This may be too general but if you want more specific results using more specific details of your baby’s birth date, you can try this personality traits prediction through Numerology. If you want to check your baby’s personality based on his or her sleeping position, please check it here.

Now you have the idea about the personality your baby might have in the future, do you believe any of these? By looking at your own birth month, do you think it suits your personality?

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Common Names

In Australia, the top baby boys’ names from 2011 are expected to continue to climb the charts in 2012: William, Jack, Thomas, Cooper, Lachlan, Oliver, Joshua, Noah, Ethan and Lucas. Of the top 10 girls’ names from 2011, here are the names that are predicted to become more fashionable in 2012: Isabella, Olivia, Chloe, Charlotte, Emily, Ruby, Mia, Amelia, Sophie, and Sienna.

Names From Movies

Gone with the wind (1939) is often considered the most beloved, enduring and popular film of all time. The characters’ names Scarlett O’Hara, Leslie Howard, and Rhett Butler became famous for baby names in the 1940’s. In 2009, “Twilight” –inspired baby names (Isabella, Riley, and Jacob) also topped the list in 2010. Now, you get the idea that popular movies greatly affect the trend in choosing baby names. To know what upcoming movies there will be in 2012, check out Yahoo Entertainment in Australia. In addition, The Hunger Games Trilogy will be in cinemas this March. The lead character names Katniss, Peeta and Gale will also be popular soon.

Uncommon names

In addition, some seemingly unusual baby names are also getting their way towards the top names in 2012. For boys: Ryker, Colt, Paxton, Lincoln, and Jax. And for girls: Maci, Paisley, Isla, and Giuliana.

It’s amusing to follow the trend but it is more meaningful if you choose a baby’s name based on your personal preference, your favourite colour, actors, or even the name of your favourite aunt. The selection is endless. All you have to keep in mind is to avoid complicated names. Complicated names can give your child difficulty in the future especially when he/she’s in school. Spelling and mispronunciation will be the main problem.

How about you? What do you think are the most beautiful baby names for this coming year 2012? Please share it with us.

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To improve your health, you must start feeling good about yourself. Be beautiful with the help of Magshop’s Shop til you drop and they are also offering a great deal for you to win a trip to Hawaii. That is perfect for you to relax and improve you health during pregnancy.

Before you get too excited to get a relaxing get-away to Hawaii this holiday season, here are four ways to improve your health:

1. Have A Healthy,Balanced Diet

If you are pregnant, proper nutrition is essential. This is a time when you are eating not just for you, but for both you and your baby. The best way to get a healthy pregnancy dietis to include foods from the five food groups daily, and avoid too much consumption of oily foods prepared during ChristmasEve.

2. Exercise Regularly

Exerciseis a big plus for both you and your baby (if complications don’t limit your ability to exercise throughout your pregnancy). It can help you feel better, look better, prepare your body for birth and regain your pre-pregnancy body more quickly. Exercise should still be observed within the boundaries of safety. You can also make yourself busy by cooking, gardening, and home decorating. Magshop’s Australian House & Garden can guide you with this matter.

3. Take Your Pregnancy Vitamins

Calcium and Vitamin D is important for the baby’s bones and teeth as well as maintaining the health of their own bones. Iron is also important because your iron needs increases as your own blood volume increases, as you build iron stores for the baby and to replace blood losses after delivery. Folic acidis also useful to prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. In addition, fish oilor the sources of essential fatty acids are important for the development of your baby’s eyes and brain.

4. Consult Your Doctor

Pre-natal consultation can help minimize the occurrence of pregnancy complications, such as pre-eclampsia. If you are expecting twin or multiple pregnancies, frequent prenatal consultation is needed.

Don’t stress too much about your pregnancy condition. If you feel like taking a break in a tropical paradise in Hawaii in the new year, you could be one of 10 lucky winners to win a fabulous Hawaiian holiday package valued at over $12,000 each with Magshop’s Christmas competition. Simply subscribe, renew or treat family and friends to any of the 35 participating titles including The Australian Women’s Weekly, Top Gear Australia, Australian House & Garden, Shop Til You Drop, UFC, Money, and many more.

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Here are some great gift ideas for Mums this Christmas that will make them feel special and remind them that they are important and womanly:

Massage:

Mums spend a lot of time looking after the family so give them a treat and get them a massage so that they can take some time out for them selves to relax and unwind in comfort.

Try something different like a hot stone massage to make it a little bit more of a treat and unusual for her.

Magazines

Mums love to keep abreast of the latest Hollywood gossip as it’s a great way to switch off and fantasize about the latest Hollywood hunks and styles on the red carpet.

With an online subscription you can get a new magazine delivered to your door every month all the way until next Christmas.

Perfume:

What lady doesn’t like a good bottle of perfume?  The trick here is to make sure you match the scent to her so think about the personality and dress sense and try to get something to match.

If your going for something unknown its always a good idea to make sure you keep the receipt just in case.

A Pamper Package:

Lots of beauty salons offer great pamper packages where you can pick and choose a range of treatments from facepacks to pedicures.  You could even combine this with the massage and create a blissful afternoon relaxation package any mum would enjoy.

A Holiday:

If the budget is a bit larger stretch to a holiday away.  Mums can tend to spend a lot of time in the home looking after the family and they need a break too.

Be eligible to win one of 10 fabulous Hawaiian holiday packages valued at over $12,000 each with Magshop’s Christmas competition. Simply subscribe, renew or treat family and friends to any of the 35 participating titles including The Australian Women’s Weekly, Top Gear Australia, Australian House & Garden, Shop Til You Drop, UFC, Money, and many more.

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Taking a break at Christmas is a great way to unwind and reflect on the years events that have just passed and celebrate with your partner that you are now a complete family unit of your own.

While Christmas tradition shows snowy and frosty scenes a more relaxing holiday can be taken on a scenic beach where you can relax and unwind in the sun with a good book and feel the sand between your toes.

Magshop are offering a great opportunity to win a trip to Hawaii thanks to their Magshop Christmas competition. The trip isworth over $10,000 so you and your partner can relax in tropical paradise.

Overseas trips with your new baby can be a daunting thought but if you prepare for the trip to make sure that you have the right things for your baby to keep them occupied and safe you can all have a great time.

Here’s a few things that you can bring and ways to try and make sure that you travel light:

Toys – It goes without saying that you must bring along at least a few toys for your baby on holiday to keep them occupied. When traveling though make sure to pack light and select just a few of their absolute favorite toys that will keep them occupied for the maximum amount of time. Don’t forget to keep your self entertained as well! An Online subscription from Magshop is the perfect Christmas gift to yourself to help make long trips more enjoyable.

Music – Baby’s love music and it can be a great way to help soothe them when in a strange environment. With todays smart phones it’s so easy to pop a few lullabies on your phone that you really done need any extra space to bring them, just make sure you don’t forget your charger and travel adaptor.

Medications – When going overseas make sure that you have any medication for your baby well in advance before you travel and understand that things you buy over the counter here may not be so easy to obtain overseas. Also check with your doctor to see if there are any types of travel vaccines that are recommended for your baby.

Baby-safe sun block – If you’re traveling to a hot climate for your Christmas holiday sun safety is a must. A high sun factor cream that is especially for baby skin should be used and don’t forget to take a hat and suitable sun clothes that will protect arms and legs while keeping baby cool at the beach.

So if you feel like taking a tropical break over Christmas and spending some time on the beach enter the Magshop Christmas competition to win a trip to Hawaii worth over $10,000 and have your ideal Christmas holiday.

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It’s Christmas time again and this season should be merry. Don’t worry about the gift ideas because we got it all for you.

Here are the best gift ideas for the baby this Christmas season:

1. Baby Keepsake Boxes – Children grow up so fast that sometimes one can’t imagine where all those years have gone by. So, while we cannot hold back time, have one keepsake boxes to catch some of those precious moments spent with the baby.Here are some suggestions about what to leave in the box. A hospital tag, newborn photo album, hand and food prints, journal, first baby clothes, mittens and booties, a lock of his or her first hair cut, baby’s christening gown, or anything significant.
2. Baby Christmas Clothing – A cute and festive baby clothing with shades of red, green and white this Christmas is a fantastic gift idea. You’ll find dresses, rompers, shortalls, longalls, bubbles, and button-ons in velvets, silks, cotton and taffeta blends attractively with lace, hand smocking, and embroidery. This is perfect for Christmas portraits so don’t fail to seize this moment by taking the baby’s photo with the Christmas baby clothing on.
3. Nappy Cakes – If you want the most practical gift this season, give nappy cakes. Celebrate this festive with a Christmas-themed nappy cake. This is thoughtfully and beautifully handcrafted and makes a delightful gift for the baby and proud parents.
4. A Baby Lullaby CD – The perfect gift for a baby is a sound and restful sleep. A baby lullaby CD will lull the baby off to a peaceful sleep. This is a perfect gift for newborns because they will love it even after Christmas season, all throughout their infancy period. The parents will also be grateful because that will give them a good night sleep.
5. Baby Toys – You can’t go wrong with the classics! Stuffed toys will never go out of fashion, a timeless top toy classic. Give the baby countless hours of amusement with stuffed toys. Pick a doll that is carefully painted with bright colours and has excellent details. Make sure that the baby is not allergic to it. If he is, find other options like educational baby toys.

Now you have the best Christmas gift ideas for a baby, it’s time to buy them!

If you have more suggestions about Christmas gift ideas, please share it with us.

Happy holidays!

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Tips For Parents:
Never leave your baby unsupervised around your pet, no matter how trustworthy you think they are.

Even the most good natured of pets can snap in a self-defense when startled. Therefore, it is possible you could be exposing your baby to the possibility of being bitten. If you have a baby arriving soon, please make sure you research how you can desensitize your pet to a baby’s presence, by reading this article. If you have photos of your baby sleeping with pets, you can also share it here.

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Tip:
If you are looking to match your baby into a Halloween theme it is essential to keep in mind that the baby’s costume should be simple and comfortable. Heavy costumes and make up will irritate your baby and make him not in the mood to enjoy the party.

Let us know how you’ll dress up your baby this Halloween season!

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